Snap-bracelet.



P. H. LETTRE. SNAP BRACELET. APPLICATION FILED 00T.27, 1911.

-lnventor W Attorneys Patented "Mar. 12, 1912.

PHILIP H. LET'LLRE,

0F ATTLEBORO FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS.

SNAP-BRACELET.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, PHILIP H. Lu'r'rnii, a citizen of the United States, residing at Attleboro Falls, in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful Snap-Bracelet, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to bracelets, and

has for its object to provide a sectional bracelet, the sections of which are adapted to be snapped together and separated or distended for removing or positioning the bracelet.

A further object is to provide a snap bracelet wherein the catches of one section engage in apertures in the other section and are covered by an ornamental piece, thus concealing the catches and permitting same to be disengaged by pressing the ornamental piece inward. I

With the above and other objects in view, this invention is embodied in the novel construction and arrangement of parts as hereinafter described and claimed, the invention being illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, parts broken away. Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2, showing the parts in distended or separated position. Fig. 4: is an elevation of the parts as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a fragmental perspective of one section of the bracelet. Fig. 6 is an elevation of the bracelet when closed, parts broken away.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein similar reference characters indicate similar parts, the bracelet comprises the semi-elliptical sections 8 and 9, which are hollow and preferably of rectangular cross section. A flat or leaf spring 1 1 is secured to and projects from each end of the section 9, the inner end of the said springs being held within the said section by means of blocks 15. Each leaf spring 1 1 has a pair of slits 17 in the free end thereof forming the outer tongues 18 and the inner tongue 19, the former tongues having catches or shoulders 20 on the outer edges thereof and the latter tongue having a stud or catch 10 secured thereto. The section 8 has a contracted mouth piece 13 fitting in each end thereof, through which the corresponding spring 14 is passed and beyond each end of the said section there is pro vided an aperture 16 in the outer side there- Specifieation of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 27, 1911.

Patented Mar. 12, 1912.

Serial No. 657,103.

of. An ornamental piece 11 of suitable design or configuration is secured to the section 8 intermediate the apertures 16 by soldering or otherwise and has the wings 12 extending over the apertures 16, the said wings having a slight upward tension to space the same away from the apertures 16.

\Vhen assembled, the springs 14: are inserted through the respective contracted months 13 there being a contracted mouth at each end of the section 8 to project or extend into the ends of the said section, the shoulders or extensions 20 engaging in rear of the said contracted. mouths to prevent the said springs from being withdrawn but permitting the sections to be separated or distended suiliciently to permit the bracelet to be removed from the wrist of the wearer or positioned thereon. \Vhen the sections 8 and 9 are forced together the mouth pieces 13 enter the ends of the section 9 thus forming a substantial joint and at the same time the catches 10 of the tongue 19 snap into the apertures 16 to lock the sections in closed position. In this manner it will be noted that the catches 10 in engaging in the apertures 16 are concealed below the wings 12 of the ornamental piece 11 and as the said wings are yieldable, they may be pressed inwardly whenever it is desired to open the bracelet, thus disengaging the catches 10 from the apertures 16 and permitting the sections of the bracelet to be separated or distended. The sections of the bracelet, however, are normally prevented from complete separation by the catches 9.0 which upon the sections being separated engage in rear of the mouth pieces 13. The slits 17 in providing the tongues 18 permit the said tongues to be forced together by a suitable implement thus permitting the catches 20 to be disengaged from in rear of the mouth pieces 13 to free the springs 14 whenever it is desired or necessary, and in inserting the springs 14 into the section 8 the tongues 18 are adapted to be pressed toward each other to permit the catches 20 to snap in rear of the mouth pieces 13.

A bracelet constructed in accordance with the present invention is simple and free from objectionable or unsightly protuberances on its exterior and presents a neat appearance, and is also durable, ellicient and convenient in its use. The bracelet may be constructed of any suitable metal and it is also understood that the details of construction may be altered within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed as new is 1. In a bracelet, a pair of hollow sections, one of the sections having an aperture in its side, and the other section having a leaf spring secured to and end thereof into the end of the former section and having a catch engageable in the said'aperture, and an ornamental piece secured to the former section having a yieldable portion over the said aperture for disengaging the catch.

2. In a bracelet, a pair of hollow sections, one section having a pair of apertures in its side, and the other section having leaf springs secured to and projecting from the ends thereof into the ends of the former section and having catches engageable in the said apertures, and an ornamental piece secured to the former section intermediate said apertures and having wings extending over the said apertures for disengaging the catches.

3. In a bracelet, a pair of hollow sections, one section having a contracted mouth at its end, and the said section also having an projecting from the aperture in its side, a leaf spring secured to and projecting from the end of the other section into the former section, said leaf spring having a catch engaging in rear of the mouth piece when the sections are distended and having another catch for engaging in the said aperture when the sections are brought together.

4. In a bracelet, a pair of hollow sections, a mouth piece fitting into the end of one section, said section having an aperture in its side, a leaf spring secured to and projecting from the end of the other section into the former section, the said spring having a pair of slits in the end thereof forming three tongues, the outer tongues having catches on the outer edges thereof engaging in rear of the mouth piece when the sections are dis- I tended, and the inner tongue having a catch for engaging in the said aperture when the sections are brought together. i In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

PHILIP H. LETTRE. Witnesses:

SAMUEL T. FARRELL, FRED B. BYRAM.

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